By OBAKENG MAJE
26 April 2025- A body of a woman was discovered by the police in a shallow grave in the bushes between Tlakgameng and Kudunkgwane villages, near Ganyesa on Thursday. The body was positively identified by a next-of-kin as that of Motlalepule Kau (43), who was reported missing at Mahikeng Police Station on 23 April 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the gruesome discovery came after forensic led the investigation teams that worked tirelessly to the area. Mokgwabone said investigations into the case are underway.
The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng condemned the brutal killing of Kau. Asaneng said that at this point in time, the real motive for the gruesome murder is unknown, but the police are looking for a person of interest in whose residence some of the deceased’s items of clothing were recovered.
“The suspect who apparently portrays himself as a traditional healer has since disappeared from his house. However, the police are hot on his tracks and hope to find him,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kau was seen in a video that went viral walking in the streets of a village and said she does not even know the name of it. She jokely requested people not to ask her where she is as life will humble you.
However, she promised to tell people where she was when she came back before ending the video.
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